Strategic Communications Director - Africa

Reports to Strategic Communications Senior Director, Africa

What You Will Do:

• Leads the development, creation and implementation of project-based communications ensuring plans are fully synchronized with the Africa Operating Unit strategies and Global narrative.
• Develops and initiates strategies and content to drive measurable value for the business through Brand PR and sustainability communications.
• Coordinates with global communications teams, bottling partners and other functions to ensure consistency of plans and messaging.
• Designs and executes the Brand PR strategy in close collaboration with the Marketing teams.
• Designs and executes the sustainability communications strategy in partnership with the sustainability team.

Role Requirement

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree

Experience

• 10- 12 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Project management
• Storytelling skills
• Brand communications
• Sustainability communications
• Corporate communications

Work Focus

• Lead an integrated approach to the development and implementation of brand PR and sustainability communications plans that advance awareness of the companys business strategy and impact.

Communication Focus

• The position involves influencing and negotiating with others.
• The role often includes working with stakeholders both internal and external who have differing or opposing interests.
• The position requires a balance of strategy and execution.

What We Can Do For You

• Iconic Brand: Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.
• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global marketing leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging digital platforms and marketing insights.
• Creative Team Culture: Be inspired by the best brand leaders and agencies in the world, which creates a creative culture that supports taking risks and innovation.

Skills

Videography; User Experience (UX); Photography; Social Media; Press Releases; Speech Writing; Community Outreach; Media Relations; Video Editing; Executive Communications; Public Relations (PR); Digital Content; Agency Relationships; Microsoft Office; Search Engine Optimization (SEO); Data Analytics; Influence; Strategic Communication; Digital Communications; Public Policies; Business Communications; Copywriting; Sustainability Communications